Admissions
Beechwood Sacred Heart School admits pupils with a wide range of academic ability.
The single most important criterion used for selection, however, is that the prospective pupil should be able to meet and maintain the standards required by the school for all its pupils and should feel comfortable with the ethos to which the school aspires.
Admission normally takes place according to the following process:
- Initial visit to the school
- Trial day for prospective pupil
- Interview with Headmaster or Head of Prep
- Written reports from current school
- Offer of a place
Please contact the Registrar, Sue Dyke, to arrange a visit to the school or to answer any questions regarding admissions:
Telephone: 01892 532747
Fax: 01892 536164
Email: registrar@beechwood.org.uk
Overseas Pupils
Pupils from overseas may not be able to conform to the usual entrance procedures. They will usually be required to complete the school's own tests for overseas pupils in English and Mathematics. Selection will be based on performance in these tests and on a report from the pupil's current school.
To read the Admissions Policy in full, please click below
- Click to download the attached file(s):
- Admissions Policy
- School Application Form
Fees 2012 - 2013
TUITION AND BOARDING FEES (PER TERM) for 2012-13
| Per Term | Day | Weekly Boarders | Full Boarders |
| Senior School | £5050 | £7430 | £8380 |
| Preparatory School |
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Key Stage 2 |
£3600 |
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| Key Stage 1 (Years R, 1 & 2) |
£2960 | ||
| Nursery * | |||
| Per Day | £43.50 | ||
| Per Morning Session |
£27.95 |
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*Please note: we participate in the Early Years Free Entitlement Scheme funded by the government. To download further details, please follow the link below.
Flexi-Boarding: £35 per night
The fees for all day pupils include lunch at school. The fees for boarders include all meals, but do not include accommodation over half-term and other school holidays.
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Personal Accident insurance is compulsory for all pupils and is charged termly. School Fees Protection and Private Health Care is compulsory for all boarders and is charged termly, unless proof of existing cover is provided.
REGISTRATION FEE
A non-refundable registration fee of £100 for each prospective pupil is charged to cover administration costs.
DEPOSIT
Deposits are due with acceptance of the offer of a place by a specified date. Deposits are returned when pupils leave the School.
Boarder (parents resident outside UK) £1500
Boarder (parents resident in UK) £700
Day (Senior) £400
Day (Preparatory & Nursery) £200
PAYMENT OF FEES
Fees are due in full on the first day of term or may be paid by direct debit. Direct debit mandates are available from the Accounts Department. Nursery fees may also be paid through the Childcare Voucher Scheme offered by some employers - please contact the Finance Department for details.
Failure to pay accounts on time will result in interest charges being added. For direct bank transfer: Barclays Bank PLC, Calverley Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2UZ
Sort Code: 20-88-13 Account No: 50526223
IBAN: GB03 BARC 2088 1350 5262 23
SWIFT: BARCGB22
Beechwood Sacred Heart School is the trading name of The Sacred Heart School - Beechwood Trust Ltd. Company Number 1114031.Charity Number 325104. As an English company all relevant contracts shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England, including the terms and conditions of acceptance of a place at Beechwood.
- Click to download the attached file(s):
- Early Years Free Entitlement.pdf
- fees_12-13.pdf
Entry
SENIOR SCHOOL
Entry to the Senior School is normally at age 11, 13 or 16, into Year 7, Year 9 or Year 12 respectively although, where vacancies exist, it is possible to join the school in any year group.
Entrance days are held in November for 16+ and in January for 11+ and 13+ entry.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Entry into the Preparatory School is usually into the Nursery at age 3, or Reception class at age 4, or into Year 3 at age 7. Where vacancies exist, it is possible to join the school in any year group.
An Entrance Day is held in March for 7+ entry, when places are available.
Scholarship Information
To view general information about scholarships to Beechwood, please click the link below
- Click to download the attached file(s):
- Scholarship Information
7+ Entry
Academic scholarships are available to boys and girls applying for places in the Preparatory School at age 7+, subject to availability of places.
7+ Scholarship Day takes place in March.
Please contact the registrar for more details on registrar@beechwood.org.uk
To download an application form for the 7+ Scholarship Day, please click the link below
11+ Entry
11+ ENTRANCE DAY
Our next Entrance & Scholarship day will be on 19 January 2013
As the Kent 11+ selection tests will now take place in September, some independent schools have moved their 11+ entrance tests forward to the Autumn Term, and will no doubt be offering places to successful applicants soon afterwards. Whenever testing takes place, however, the regulations of the Independent Schools Council clearly state that there should be no deadline for acceptance of places before the first week of March.
At Beechwood, we have therefore decided to keep our Entrance Day in January, because it fits in better with our school year. We believe that this will still give parents plenty of time to come to a decision about their child's secondary education.
Scholarships
Pupils may enter for academic, drama, music, art or sport scholarships. Selection takes place on Entrance Day.
Pupils in receipt of a Beechwood Scholarship are expected to play a major part in the School's activities. All scholarships are subject to review at the end of each Key Stage.
PROCEDURE
Scholarships are awarded after the panel has reviewed examination marks and interviews, approximately one week after the Scholarship Day. A deposit of £400 is required to confirm the acceptance of a scholarship place.
Candidates may support their Scholarship Applications with testimonials from third parties if they wish. Such testimonials should be delivered to the Registrar at least one week before the relevant Scholarship Day.
To download the 11+ Entrance Day & Scholarship Form, please click the link below
- Click to download the attached file(s):
- 11__Application_Form_2013.pdf
13+ Entry
Entrance Day
Our 13+ Entrance Day is held each year in January, for entry into Year 9 the following September. On this day, tests are set in English, Mathematics and Reasoning, and all candidates have an interview with the Headmaster.
Scholarships
Pupils may enter for academic, drama, music, art or sport scholarships. Selection takes place on Entrance Day.
Pupils in receipt of a Beechwood Scholarship are expected to play a major part in the School's activities. All scholarships are subject to review at the end of each Key Stage.
Next 13+ Entrance Day - Thursday 17 January 2013
To download an application form for the 13+ Entrance and Scholarship Day, please click the link below
- Click to download the attached file(s):
- 13__Application_Form_2013.pdf
16+ Entry
Scholarships are available for entry into the Sixth Form at age 16+. Candidates may enter for academic, drama, music, art or sport scholarships. Selection takes place on the Scholarship Day in November of Year 11.
Our next Sixth Form Scholarship Day is Saturday 17 November 2012, for entry in September 2013.
To register for the Sixth Form Presentation Evening please click here
Scholarships are awarded after the panel has reviewed examination marks and interviews, approximately one week after the Scholarship Day. A deposit of £400 is required to confirm the acceptance of a scholarship place.
Candidates may support their Scholarship Applications with testimonials from third parties if they wish. Such testimonials should be delivered to the Registrar at least one week before the relevant Scholarship Day.
Students in receipt of a Scholarship are expected to play a major part in the School's activities.
To download an application form with further details about Sixth Form Scholarships, please click the link below
- Click to download the attached file(s):
- 16_Application_Form_2013.pdf
